(1499) By Michelangelo Buonarroti in St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican, Rome

Only 23 when he sculpted this breathtaking work of art, Michelangelo (1475-1564) required two years, a rough block of marble hauled out of the quarries at Carrara, Italy, and a huge talent to carve his "Pieta." Our Italian-inspired figurine is painstakingly rendered, from the folds of their garments to the peaceful face of the Madonna. Our scaled Design Toscano exclusive is cast in fine-quality, bonded natural marble for proud display in home or gallery.

The Pieta
I ordered this statue as a gift for my wife for Christmas. I was amazed at the
detail in the statue, from the nail wound in Jesus' hand to the spear wound on his
right side. The statue invokes a feeling within you as you feel the pain he must have endured along with the pain of his mother holding her departed son. This statue was well worth the price and will be a treasured piece in our home
January 10, 2014

very good
I got this for my mom for christmas and it couldn't have been any better received .It looks very good and is has a place on the mantle .
January 1, 2014

better than what i thought
Sent this as a gift and all were very extremely happy. Glad that I made this purchase.
November 15, 2013

This product is so "Old school Roman catholic" And I simply adore it!
I ordered 4 of these statues to give as gifts to my siblings for Christmas and they loved the beautiful gift. The quality and texture were absolutely beautiful, and the price was great. Keep up the good work on your quality and excellent craftsmanship, I will certainly continue to buy from you all!
January 15, 2013

A great gift, fine art at its best.
Purchased as a birthday gift. The quality of the statue was amazing. The size of the piece allows the piece to be easily displayed and enhances the beauty the artist intended. The statue faithfully replicates the loss and sadness of a mother's grief. This is an amazing gift for anyone who appreciates fine art and believes in the sacrifice of our Savior.
September 25, 2012

I purchased this as a gift for my dad. We have been to see the original several times. This is one of the best loved gifts we have ever given. My dad makes sure everyone sees this piece. Very nice replica in a size any home can accomodate.
May 5, 2008

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1475-1564

In the arts of painting, sculpture and architecture the Tuscans have always been among the best, and Florence was the city in Italy most worthy to be the birthplace of such a citizen to crown her perfections. Thus in 1474 the true and noble wife of Ludovico di Lionardo Buonarotti Simone, said to be of the ancient and noble family of the Counts of Canossa, gave birth to a son in the Casentino, under a lucky star. The son was born on Sunday, 6 March, at eight in the evening, and was called Michelangelo.

Michelangelo, was placed with Maestro Francesco da Urbino to school. But the boy devoted all the time he could to drawing secretly, for which his father and seniors scolded and sometimes beat him.

About this time Michelangelo made friends with Francesco Granacci, who though quite young had placed himself with Domenico del Grillandaio to learn painting. Granacci perceiyed Michelangelo's aptitude for design, and supplied him daily with drawings of Grillandaio, then reputed to be one of the best masters not only in Florence but throughout Italy. Michelangelo's desire to achieve thus increased daily, and Ludovicoy perceiving that he could not prevent the boy from studying design, resolved to derive some profit from it, and by the advice of friends put him with Domenico Grillandaio that he might learn the profession. At that time Michelangelo was fourteen years old. The author of his Life, written after 1550 when I first published this work, has stated that some through not knowing him have omitted things worthy of note and stated others that are not true, and in particular he taxes Domenico with envy, saying that he never assisted Michelangelo. This is clearly false, as may be seen by a writing in the hand of Ludovico written in the books - more info